--- title: "United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown — check charity number 1159971 | CharityCompare" description: "Is United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1159971. Religious Activities charity based in Ferndown. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/united-church-baptist-and-urc-ferndown retrieved: 2026-08-23T03:29:49.477Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown is a registered charity (number 1159971) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: religious activities. Its latest reported income was £104,527 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown? Registered charity number 1159971 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location Ferndown Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £104,527 Website [www.ferndown.church](http://www.ferndown.church/) ## What does United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown do? a)The celebration of public worship;b)the teaching of the Christian faith;c)mission and evangelism;d)pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved;e)the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community including (but not restricted to) the elderly,the young and other groups with special needs; andf)the support of other charities in the UK and overseas ## What causes is United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown registered for? Religious Activities ## Why is there no Clarity Score for United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=united-church-baptist-and-urc-ferndown&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.ferndown.church/) ## Frequently asked questions Is United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown a legitimate charity? Yes. United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1159971) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown's charity number? United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown's charity number is 1159971. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1159971? Search 1159971 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown do? a)The celebration of public worship;b)the teaching of the Christian faith;c)mission and evangelism;d)pastoral work, including visiting the sick and the bereaved;e)the provision of facilities with a Christian ethos for the local community including (but not restricted to) the elderly,the young and other groups with special needs; andf)the support of other charities in the UK and overseas Does United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown? United Church (Baptist and Urc) Ferndown's website is http://www.ferndown.church — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1159971).